“Democracy in Bad Shape”: Rajini Confirms His Political Entry
Rajini has been meeting fans all week, letting the suspense and anticipation build.
Rajinikanth announced he will enter politics independently, with his own political party. The superstar has been meeting fans all week and has been teasing his entry into politics since the 90s.
- Rajinikanth to contest elections independently, with his own party
- The superstar will contest in all 234 constituencies in the next state election
- However, a formal announcement of the party is yet to be made
- He said it was time to bring a non-prejudiced, casteless government
- He called his fans the “protectors of democracy”
- Rajini met fans throughout the week leading up to the announcement
Rajini to Announce New Party's Name before Pongal, 14 January
CNN News 18, quoting sources, reported that Rajinikanth would announce his new party’s name on or before 14 January, 2018.
Fans Ready to Be Foot Soldiers
Rajinikanth’s fans are ready to be his foot soldiers to spread his message and help win the next state election and fulfil the promises he made.
Not enough jubilation for you? Take a look at this.
One Superstar Congratulates Another
Free and Fair Government; Work on Party Begins
Meeting the Superstar and Future Politician
"Rajini Can be Next Tamil Nadu Chief Minister"
Key Highlights of Rajinikanth's Announcement
"Right Successor to MGR"
“Rajini Is the Change Tamil Nadu Needs”
Rajini's Political Arrival Welcome: Kamal Hassan
Kamal Hassan congratulated his friend Rajinikanth for his entry into politics and for his social consciousness, saying it was a welcome move.
Fans Not Surprised
Fans aren’t surprise but rather ecstatic that Rajinikanth announced his entry into politics on Sunday.
Rajini Greets Fans Outside Raghavendra Hall
After announcing he will contest the next state elections, Rajinikanth greeted his fans outside Raghavendra Hall.
"Politics Entered Rajinikanth"
Fans are ecstatic that Rajinikanth announced his decision to enter politics.
Congratulations Pour In
Only Media Hype: Subramanian Swamy on Rajinikanth
After Rajinikanth announced his plans to enter politics, Subramanian Swamy dismissed his ambition as “media hype”.
Fans Celebrate Rajini's Political Plans
Soon after Rajinikanth announced his political plans, fans in Tamil Nadu began celebrating the decision.
"Will Resign in 3 Years If We Don't Fulfil Promises"
Superstar Rajinikanth announced that he will make his entry into politics in the next state elections of Tamil Nadu. However, he is yet to make the formal announcement of his party.
"It's Like Diving for Pearls"
"Need Guards to Make Sure Leader Does Their Job"
"Time to Bring Spiritual Politics"
He said it was time to bring in 'Spiritual Politics' that is non-prejudiced and casteless.
"People Enter Politics to Loot Country"
"Won't Come for Bypolls but State Polls"
"I Will Come Independently"
"Not Afraid of Politics but the Media"
"I Don't Know How to Thank My Fans"
Rajinikanth has reached Raghavendra Hall. He thanked the event organisers.
Rajini Reaches Raghavendra Hall
Rajinikanth has reached Raghavendra Hall and is expected to announce his political plans to his fans and the country.
"Rajini Will Transform Political Landscape"
As Rajinikanth gets ready to announce political plans, fans say that the star’s entry into politics will transform the political landscape.
Rajini Leaves Residence to Make Announcement
Superstar Rajinikanth left his residence for Sri Raghavendra Kalyana Mandapam where he will be making the announcement of his political ambitions.
Fans Get Ready
Thalaiva Keeps Eager Fans in Suspense
Will Rajini Join Politics?
Will he or won’t he? This is the answer Rajinikanth fans are most likely to get today as the superstar is going to announce whether he is taking the plunge into politics that he has been teasing since the 90s or not.
Since 26 December, the star has held various meetings with his fans in Tamil Nadu and post the death of Jayalalithaa, there has been a huge vacuum in the state’s politics. Will Rajini become the people’s leader that MGR was or is too much being read into his words?
"I Am Not New to Politics"
Superstar Rajinikanth addressed his fans on Tuesday, 26 December, in Chennai at the beginning of a six-day outreach that is expected to end with him revealing his political debut.
He let the suspense intensify by stating that he is hesitant to enter politics as he is not a newbie to that world.
“Even God can’t save Tamil Nadu if Jayalalithaa returns to power,” the Thalivar had commented back in the 90s. This comment is believed to have been responsible for Jayalalithaa’s defeat in the state polls.
Anyone Can Enter Politics: AIADMK
Ruling party AIADMK reacted to his statement, saying anyone can enter politics because at the end of the day it is up to the people to decide.
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